So far, their community remains online, in “the cloud”. But they expect to enlist around 2,000 willing participants (about the size of a...

In its “Infrastructure Report Card” released Wednesday, the group called for “big and bold” relief, estimating it would cost $5.9...

What Is Tall Wood Construction? As technology advances, the definition of what constitutes a tall wood building is evolving and rising...

Before drywall became widely used, building interiors were made of plaster. For hundreds of years, walls and ceilings have been...

Firefighters make a stand in the backyard of a home in front of the advancing CZU August Lightning Complex Fire Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in...

Development Defined: Development activities are broadly defined to include construction of buildings, divisions of land, and activities...

Ceramic Tile Ceramic tile is manufactured from clay materials that are quarried, prepared, and then formed into a mold. Common forming...

Construction 3D printing has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years with many new companies, including some backed by...

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Rammed Earth Earth construction is one of the oldest durable techniques for building structures. These days, it can be seen in luxury...

Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal, Norway, has been verified as the world’s tallest timber building by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban...

Sustainable architecture is a general term that refers to buildings that are designed to limit humanity’s impact on the environment. An...

Scientists have developed a white paint that cools below the temperature of its ambient surroundings even under direct sunlight. Their...

When Should You Start Designing Your Project? In order to understand the factors impacting the timing of your project its necessary to...

Metal Roofing Benefits Metal beats out conventional roofing materials in several ways. Expected Lifespan Properly installed, a metal...

These houses have two axes of movement and will be able to rotate up to 180 degrees. Each house has a metal structure with integrated...

Countries of Concrete Most developed countries now rely on vast networks of roads to allow for fast transportation between cities. The US...

After that: 1. Once an Owner’s property has been assessed for damages, the next step in the process is for the Owner to file a claim...

What is Gypsum Plaster? When dry POP powder is mixed with water it hardens. This material which can be applied over brick, block or...

Is kiln-dried wood the same as thermally modified wood? Kiln dried wood is not thermally modified wood. It is simply dried in a kiln to...